Ex-'Call of Duty' dev opens new studio, focused on creating universes

Former Call of Duty developer Robert Bowling has founded Robotoki, a new self-funded gaming studio.

Bowling left Infinity Ward last month, deciding to open his own studio immediately in an attempt to have more control over the gaming output and better support and inspire creative talent, reports Game Informer.

The new studio will announce its debut project later this year, which is planned for next-generation consoles and the PC, as well as iOS and Android devices.

Speaking about his goals for the new studio, Bowling said: "As a developer, our focus is on creating a universe first, experiences second, and game mechanics last.

"With focus being on universe, we aim to create experiences that transcend platforms and genres and allow our players to connect to our world, their characters, and gameplay via any medium (console, PC or mobile).

"However, how they experience the world is unique to their device. The mobile / tablet experience should not mimic the console or PC experience, it should be additive to it, not supplemental.

"Allowing them to support their console and PC experience, continue their progression, but by experiencing the world in a meaningful and unique way.

"Our focus is creating an experience that is no longer strictly single player, strictly co-op, or strictly multiplayer, but adapting the strengths of each of these into a unique experience that is fueled by the actions and contributions in each."